Today, cars are built for speed, safety, and style. In the early 1900s, they provided a convenient and quick alternative to horses and trains. Discover how Henry Ford developed his famous Model T, and explore how hydrogen fuel cells could possibly power the vehicles of the future. Young readers will be amazed to learn people's journey from the horse-drawn buggies of America's past to the sporty automobiles of the 21st century. Have you ever wondered...

Introduce young readers to classic sports cars. Ultimate Cars series introduces readers to 12 classic sports cars. This exciting series details the history of these great cars and their makers.

The first in a series of books explaining the history of modern technologies (upcoming titles will include computers and planes), introduced and explained by a helpful (if somewhat arrogant) dog called Professor Wooford McPaw. In this title, Professor McPaw explores the history of the car, starting with the steam engine in the early 1800s, the advent of the combustion engine in 1872, the popularisation of the car by Henry Ford in the early 1900s,...

Compiles dozens of auto-related myths, rumors, and stories, and explains their origins and veracity.

Presents over 90 stories of barn finds--the discovery of rare classic cars found in forgotten places. Chronicles photographs and details of the find and the painstaking efforts to restore the vehicles to their former glory.